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June 10, 2025
Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigator
Renowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories.
National Leaders, News Release
May 27, 2025
Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice
Lemborexant, similar sleep drugs show promise in treating disorders related to tau, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
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May 16, 2025
‘Ancient’ brainstem structure evolved beyond basic motor control
Source: The Transmitter
May 16, 2025
Some depression doesn’t respond to medication. WashU research could help.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 15, 2025
Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring
Rather than neurons, brain cells known as astrocytes take charge in shaping response to signal involved in vigilance, mouse study shows.
News Release
May 12, 2025
Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting
Side effects of lecanemab are manageable, study finds.
News Release
May 6, 2025
Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow through
Among reasons for declining, research participants say knowing would be a burden to themselves, family members.
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April 24, 2025
Research explores neurobiology underlying common depression symptom
$6.5 million grant from Wellcome Trust supports effort to understand, treat chronic loss of energy.
News Release
April 10, 2025
Brain pathway links inflammation to loss of motivation, energy in advanced cancer
Study in mice shows motivation can be restored with targeted treatments.
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March 31, 2025
An Alzheimer’s Blood Test Might Predict Advanced Disease
Source: TIME
March 31, 2025
Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease, measures extent of dementia
Could help determine which patients are likely to benefit from new Alzheimer’s drugs.
News Release
March 23, 2025
Researchers search for more precise ways to measure pain
Source: The Washington Post
March 21, 2025
Boosting brain’s waste removal system improves memory in old mice
Research opens door to developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 19, 2025
Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer’s dementia
Clinical trial of people destined to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows eliminating amyloid from brain may prevent symptoms, supports need for confirmatory studies.
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March 10, 2025
Female sex hormone protects against opioid misuse, rat study finds
Male – but not female – rats in chronic pain self-administer increasing amounts of fentanyl, which is prevented with estrogen treatment.
News Release
March 7, 2025
$4.5 million supports pathbreaking neuroimmunology research
Grant funds WashU Medicine’s pursuit of new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
March 5, 2025
Compound harnesses cannabis’ pain-relieving properties without side effects
Mouse study points to an effective alternative to opioids.
News Release
March 4, 2025
WashU School of Medicine study examines disparities in genetic testing in Black children
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
February 13, 2025
Study highlights barriers to genetic testing for Black children
WashU Medicine’s pediatric neurology uses findings to improve testing access for kids with suspected genetic disorders.
News Release
February 13, 2025
Next-gen Alzheimer’s drugs extend independent living by months
New analysis recasts benefits of treatment in relation to day-to-day impacts on patients’ lives .
News Release
February 12, 2025
His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans.
Source: National Public Radio
February 10, 2025
Patient defies genetic fate to avoid Alzheimer’s
Study offers clues to treatment, prevention.
News Release
February 6, 2025
Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Source: The New York Times
February 4, 2025
New study will try to stop Alzheimer’s decades before it begins, using experimental Eli Lilly drug
Source: Endpoints News
February 4, 2025
International Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young adults begins
WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise.
News Release
January 17, 2025
Brains of people with sickle cell disease appear older
Study also finds socioeconomic status linked to brain health in adults.
News Release
January 15, 2025
Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel
Gene therapy, in mice modeling Batten disease, found to slow symptoms, extend lifespan .
News Release
January 6, 2025
$5 million NIH grant to find causes of chronic pain after surgery
Study may lead to personalized prevention, management tools for post-operative pain.
News Release
December 19, 2024
Vagus nerve stimulation may relieve treatment-resistant depression, study finds
Source: CNN
December 18, 2024
Vagus nerve stimulation relieves severe depression
Results of major clinical trial may pave the way to health insurance coverage for treatment-resistant cases.
News Release
December 17, 2024
NIH grant funds study of cerebral small vessel disease
Research will look for early warning signs, potential treatment of second-leading cause of dementia.
News Release
December 12, 2024
Taylors give $50M to Washington University
In the News
December 12, 2024
Gratitude inspires generous support for WashU Medicine’s neurosurgery department
In recognition of $50 million gift from Andrew and Barbara Taylor, department has been named the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery .
News Release
November 18, 2024
Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder
Artificial intelligence identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations, could improve medical decision making .
News Release
November 14, 2024
New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid
Study pegs certain cellular activities to driving Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
November 7, 2024
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Strategy involves placing targets on deadly cancer's cells, potentially making them vulnerable to immunotherapies.
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